Hello,Thanks for posting your query. The pain in the left bicep muscle that becomes aggravated on opening a jar seems to be due to a muscle sprain or pull.To get relief from the pain and for quick healing: 1. Do hot fometation at the site. 2. Apply local anti-inflammatory gel 2-3 times a day. 3. Take anti-inflammatory drugs like Ibuprofen to reduce pain and local swelling or inflammation. 4. Do not lift weight or try to do exercise that involve painful muscles. You should try local pain killer sprays. It does not seem much serious issue but pain should be controlled. There are good medicines which can be used for this purpose, your clinician would know a suitable match for you after examination

Hope this answers your query. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.Wishing you good health.Regards.Dr. Rakhi Tayal.

Follow-up: Having pain in chest. Pain is more when tried to open a jar. Having back pain. Suggestions? 11 hours later

sorry doctor but the pain is not in my left bicep but in my chest near my left bicep sorry about the confusing question,but I was trying to give a location point of reference .Sorry again, thank you

Answered by Dr. Rakhi Tayal 17 minutes later

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Hello.Thanks for writing again.Since the pain gets aggravated on doing a particular movement, it is likely to be due to a muscle sprain. Mild pain killers and hot fomentation should relieve the pain to a large extent in next 3-4 days. In case the pain persists then do consult a physician for a physical examination.Hope my answer is helpful.Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.Regards